Thanks for the input and replies.
Of course my little test isn't an apples-to-apples comparison. But I think it will give us a sense of things.
In the original string on this topic, the following statement was made:
"If a new stock has been done absolutely correctly, forend too, it will not adversely affect the value of the gun."
And in this string the same person said:
"Of course, a re-stocked and re-barreled gun will make less than a totally original, totally mint example with the same dimensions."
So which is it? Will it, or will it not affect the value?
As long as the new bbls are done "absolutely correctly", wouldn't the same apply to them?
I don't see why the "it will not adversely affect the value of the gun" reasoning would apply to the stock and not the bbls (as long as all work is done to top standards).
OWD
BTW: doesn't every sale shows what something is worth at that point in time to the individual who is a buyer? I don't see why are auctions are different.
